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  1. Polish_Drive

    Is it worth the money to change the gear ratio?

    I'm sorry too confuse you all. I have Cummins engine and my buddies have CAT's. My engine is a cumm. 280HP ISB'07 280/2600. Trans is a FULL, FS6406A, manual 6 speed
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    Is it worth the money to change the gear ratio?

    Ratio on my Freightliner M2 106 is 4:11 (manual trans), at 65mpg rpm's go up to 2200. Couple of my friends have M2's, but with CAT engines. They tell me, their rpms are 2200 at 65mpg as well. To help my engine and my MPG I would need to travel @ 58/59 mph, kind of too slow IMHO. Specially if...
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    Dash cams

    I'm also looking for a dash cam. This one looks good. https://dashcamtalk.com/mobius/
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    Landing gear

    Yes, its a legal DOT approved sleeper. Here is more info for you. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2005-title49-vol5/pdf/CFR-2005-title49-vol5-sec393-76.pdf
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    Landing gear

    WHY? sure, I will not be able to haul heavy loads, but there is plenty of lighter loads IMHO.
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    Landing gear

    Well, I am gonna have a small sleeper that is build in the cab. Yes to lift gate, pallet jack load bars, straps and my heavy ***. Landing gear is an option that Im considering. Its a air ride, any ideas to avoid destroying air begs with out landing gear.
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    Landing gear

    I'm going independent. Truck is an update, I have been driving CV for 4 years.
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    Landing gear

    26 feet box, tuck lift gate. Yeah I will need the landing gear. Anyone had it installed lately? $$$$$ how much?
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    Straight truck body height and width

    LOL!! So, 6'5" 300LBS will fit just right :)
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    Straight truck body height and width

    THX. Yeah, its one of those FRTL that have little sleeper build in the cab. I think its 38inch or so.
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    Straight truck body height and width

    Just placed a deposit on a truck !!!!! outside body height 109 and the width 102. This is gonna be my first truck. Wish me good luck. Basic Info Make: FRTL Brake Type: Air Color: Red GVW: 26000 Year: 2009 VIN #: .....ADAP7981 Liftgate Extended: No Type: Tuck Ramp: No...
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    Straight truck body height and width

    Buddy of mine ones told me, when he was driving automatic Ryder rental, truck had a problem climbing up hills in Pennsylvania.
  13. Polish_Drive

    Straight truck body height and width

    One more question guys. I'm looking for a manual transmission but there are hard to find in under 26,000 category. Is auto OK? What do you think?
  14. Polish_Drive

    Straight truck body height and width

    Thank you guys for a quick reply. I will definitely look for something bigger.
  15. Polish_Drive

    Straight truck body height and width

    I would like to use this truck for expediting. Inside width is 92 and the height 96. At the door 88 width and around 90 or 92 of height, I dont remember exact door height. I figure most pallets are 42x48, but then auto parts skids are 48x48 or even 50x50...
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    Straight truck body height and width

    There is a truck that I'm interested in buying, but is the box size of 96 width and 97 height OK? Used Box Trucks for Sale | Straight Trucks | Ryder Truck | Search Online
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    Buying a used truck

    :confused: This thread can be removed
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    Buying a used truck

    So, its time to "upgrade" I have been expediting in my CV for four years now, it has been fun. Now I am looking for more regional runs (IL, WI, MI, IA, IN ) I'm looking at a used truck from RYDER but there is one thing that I'm not sure of. Engine is a C7 ( C704A 210/2200 ) What do you guys...
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    Cargo Van/Own Authority Start Up

    I drive a van with my own authority, and I think you pay less for insurance with your own MC#. My broker is asking for MC# and ICC.
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    Panther Premium Logistics

    Why would you say that????
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